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Afghan Hound Names

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Afghan Hound Names For Boys

Almond

small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California

Audi

Listen

Ayo

Full of joy

Bailey

Courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.

Balto

Brave sled dog hero.

Bear

Bear-like

Boomer

Large, loud or notable; also a slang term for people of the Baby Boomer generation.

Brandy

Alcohol

Brantley

Fire Brand, Field

Brownie

A legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night. Also a small square of rich chocolate cake.

Bullseye

Targeted accuracy goal.

Buster

Tough guy; a man of great strength.

Button

a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism

Caramel

having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown

Champ

Short for "champion".

Cinnamon

The Spice

Cocoa

Powdered Chocolate

Coconut

tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics

Coffee

a medium brown to dark-brown color

Dakari

The one that brings joy,

Daniel

(Only) God Is My Judge

Dusty

Diminutive of Dustin, meaning brave warrior.

Felix

Lucky, fortunate

Fergus

Superior

Finley

Fair-haired hero

Ford

River Crossing

Foxy

marked by skill in deception

Frisky

Lively, frolicsome and playful.

Goldie

Made Of Gold

Gunner

Strong in battle (in Swedish).

Ike

Laughter

Jack

God Is Gracious

Jiffy

An instant or a flash.

Kane

Little battler

Keen

Extremely sensitive and responsive, possessing acute perception and showing a strong desire.

Liberty

Freedom

Lightning

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

Link

Ridge

Lucky

Fortunate

Maple

Species Of Tree In The Acer Genus

Max

Greatest

Mighty

(Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree

Moxie

Verve, vigor or courage. the origins of the term are from an american soft drink, trademarked as ''moxie.''

Naughty

suggestive of sexual impropriety

Norm

Man From The North

Odin

The god of wisdom, poetry, death, divination and magic in norse mythology.

Oshe

Happy

Ozzie

Strong in hebrew.

Peanut

Ground Nut Legume

Pecan

tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts

Pee Wee

Small child nickname.

Pinecone

Seed-bearing cone.

Piper

Flute Player

Potato

annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous

Ratko

Happiness

Raven

Dark-colored.

Red

Red Haired

Ree

Short For Names Ending In REE Or RIE

Rex

King

Rina

Jasmine

River

Stream of water that flows to the sea

Rocky

Inspired by Rocky Balboa.

Rollick

To frolic or behave in a free, jovial way.

Rover

an adult member of the Boy Scouts movement

Roxy

Dawn

Ruler

One who rules, such as a King or Queen

Rush

To move with great speed, often in a hurried manner.

Rusty

Always slow-moving.

Scout

First Explorer

Shelby

The shelby cobra; initially manufactured in 1962 using the a/c ace shell.

Shiloh

His Gift

Sparky

An electrician

Speedy

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

Striker

someone who hits

Sunny

Sydney

Contraction Of St. Denys

Thabo

Happiness

Toby

God Is Good

Trick

Rogish practical joke or illusion.

Tug

a sudden abrupt pull

Vinod

Happy

Wade

Traveller By The Ford

Whiskey

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

Wilder

Wild Animal

Willow

From The Willow Grove

Wolf

Zeke

God Will Strengthen

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Characteristics of Afghan Hounds

first-time owners

Are Afghan Hounds good for first time owners?

Afghan Hounds can be suitable for first-time dog owners, but if you're considering one you should be committed to working hard and prepared for some challenges.

comfortable alone

Can Afghan Hounds be left alone?

Afghan Hounds are less comfortable alone, and tend to show signs of separation anxiety when apart from their favorite humans.

good with kids

Are Afghan Hounds good with kids?

Afghan Hounds adore children, and tend to treat them very gently as if they were their own. While caution is advised with any dog, Afghan Hounds certainly inspire a lot of confidence around kids.

obesity risk

Do Afghan Hounds gain weight easily?

Afghan Hounds can practically eat what they want without gaining weight. Obesity in these dogs is very uncommon.

shedding potential

Do Afghan Hounds shed a lot?

Afghan Hounds are pretty big shedders, especially in the summer. Brushing their hair often can help to reduce the amount of hair that piles up on your carpets and floors.

drool factor

Do Afghan Hounds drool a lot?

Drooling will not be a concern for you with Afghan Hounds.

health

Do Afghan Hounds have health problems?

Afghan Hounds are known to pick up common dog problems such as fleas, skin and ear infections, and obesity, but they are usually free of major health issues.

intelligence

Are Afghan Hounds intelligent?

Afghan Hounds are very smart dogs, and can learn new commands with 10 or so repetitions.

prey drive

Do Afghan Hounds have a prey drive?

Afghan Hounds are natural hunters, and will drop everything to chase squirrels, mice and groundhogs. Training them to stop can be a long process. Look out for skunks!

tendency to bark

Do Afghan Hounds bark a lot?

Afghan Hounds are what we call "selective barkers". When they bark, you should probably pay attention.

energy level

Do Afghan Hounds have a lot of energy?

Afghan Hounds have extremely high energy levels, and will absolutely test your patience as an owner. If you don't keep their minds busy, they can become irate and destructive.

intensity

Are Afghan Hounds intense?

Afghan Hounds tend to be calm and unreactive dogs.

playfulness

Are Afghan Hounds playful?

Afghan Hounds are very playful dogs that will impose themselves upon you to have their play needs met.

apartment living

Can Afghan Hounds be apartment dogs?

Afghan Hounds make fantastic apartment dogs. They don't need much space or physical activity, so they're perfectly happy in a city condo or smaller apartment.

sensitivity

Are Afghan Hounds sensitive?

Afghan Hounds are highly sensitive and really take punishment to heart. They are very easily stimulated in general, so require gentle and stable leadership in order to flourish.

cold weather tolerance

Can Afghan Hounds handle cold weather?

Afghan Hounds are practically winter-lovers, living extremely comfortably in cold conditions.

hot weather tolerance

Can Afghan Hounds tolerate hot weather?

Afghan Hounds are the beach babes of the dog world, just loving the heat of the sun and living well in warm conditions.

family dogs

Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs?

Afghan Hounds love to be around lots of people, and they mix well with people all ages. You can rest assured that Afghan Hounds make excellent family dogs.

good with other dogs

Do Afghan Hounds get along with other dogs?

Afghan Hounds tend to get along fine with other dogs. Although they might have disagreements from time to time, they are not known for aggression or hostility.

friendly with strangers

Are Afghan Hounds friendly with strangers?

Afghan Hounds form close bonds with their owners, but tend to be quite wary of other people. While socialization is something that can be nurtured in any dog, this breed tends to be uncomfortable with strangers.

grooming effort

Do Afghan Hounds need a lot of grooming?

Afghan Hounds require regular grooming to keep their luxurious coats in tip-top condition. You'll need to brush their hair pretty much every day, and you'll probably end up well-acquainted with your local dog groomer.

size

Do Afghan Hounds get big?

Afghan Hounds grow to be quite large, so you need to consider whether or not this is compatible for your lifestyle and living space.

easy to train

Are Afghan Hounds easy to train?

Afghan Hounds are known to be difficult to be very difficult to train and are not recommended for novice owners. You've really got your work cut out with this breed.

mouthiness

Are Afghan Hounds mouthy?

Afghan Hounds nip a lot as puppies, but tend to grow out of it quickly.

wanderlust

Do Afghan Hounds run away?

Afghan Hounds are known for their wanderlust. It's strongly advisable to microchip these dogs or attach GPS trackers if they are frequently allowed to run free.

exercise needs

Do Afghan Hounds need a lot of exercise?

Afghan Hounds are energetic dogs that need a lot of exercise and play. You should consider whether or not this is compatible with your lifestyle.

statistics

How popular are Afghan Hound Names?

Afghan Hound Names currently rank in 78th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of April 2024, Afghan Hound Names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Afghan Hound Names?

These Afghan Hound Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Princess is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Raven.

Suad scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Max.

How does interest compare across the United States for Afghan Hound Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Afghan Hound Names.

The states that love Afghan Hound Names the most are Montana, Vermont and South Carolina.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Wisconsin, Washington and Delaware.

Which countries have the most love for Afghan Hound Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Afghan Hound Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Afghan Hound Names are Madagascar, Cameroon and Bahrain.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Russia, Israel and Finland.

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